TWDB: Regional Water Planning Manager (Manager IV-V)

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Boards Mission - Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) flexible spending and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race color national origin sex religion sexual orientation age or disability in employment or provision of services programs or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Salary Ranges:

• Manager IV: $7500.08/month to $7875.00/month***
• Manager V: $7876.00/month to $8487.40/month***

General Description

Performs highly complex to advanced (senior-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Boards Regional Water Planning Department. Responsible for the the oversight of the statewide high-profile regional water planning program of the agency with significant stakeholder involvement and agency and legislative data requests. Responsible for the development of the 16 regional water planning contracts the development agency review and Board approval of the regional water plans. Oversees regional water planning grant contracts and provides extensive and ongoing technical and administrative assistance to regional water planning groups and various stakeholder activities. Work requires highly proactive management involving establishing goals and objectives. Develops guidelines procedures policies rules and regulations. Develops schedules priorities and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates department activities. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Plans assigns and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Water Supply Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the agency regional water planning program.
• Develops and oversees 16 regional water planning grant contracts for regional water planning and related studies assuring that products meet the intent of the scope of work rules and statutory requirements.
• Assists Director with the agency activities in support of the Interregional Planning Council.
• Manages the Regional Water Planning Department. Manages activities and provides direction coordination technical guidance support to and supervision of agency staff of the Regional Water Planning Department.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the Regional Water Planning Department.
• Directs monitors and anticipates program activities and develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules guidance and procedures as a result.
• Identifies stakeholder needs and provides extensive and proactive communications regarding technical guidance and process requirements to ensure that 16 regional water planning groups meet deadlines and statutory requirements in the development of their regional water plans.
• Manages all project activities within the department providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports department work activities.
• Provides guidance and quality control for data analysis in support of legislative agency public media and other information requests.
• Represents the regional water planning program at meetings with other agencies (state and federal) with legislative staff or at conferences and panels.
• Oversees the development of program guidelines procedures policies and rules and provides oversight of quality control reviews of regional water plans; communications and information dissemination; funding application process; internal policy development; and program development within established deadlines.
• Assists in compiling writing and otherwise completing agency activities for regional water plan review and approval by the Board including overseeing the agency review process and materials and preparing and compiling review comments for Executive Administrator signature.
• Assists in compiling writing and otherwise developing the state water plan including preparing materials for associated with amendments to the state water plan.
• Assists in reviewing SWIFT project prioritization information including applicant eligibility and quality control reviews.
• Oversees development of section staff including development of section and division goals and identification and approval of employee job-related training.
• Authorizes department hiring separations disciplinary actions and employee performance rewards.
• Manages the performance of direct reports to include timely completion of performance appraisals and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assigns job duties conducts performance evaluations clarifies roles and responsibilities and monitors and measures performance against goals.
• Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
• Supports department administrative requirements related to organization budget and personnel.
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in City or Regional Planning Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology Economics Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Work experience: 
  • Manager IV: Seven years of relevant experience leading projects and teams in the analysis of water supply planning data sets developing water supply plans or planning related projects. 
  • Manager V: Nine years of relevant experience leading projects and teams in the analysis of water supply planning data sets developing water supply plans or planning related projects
• Professional experience with a public stakeholder process.
• Professional experience in contract management.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in City or Regional Planning Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology Economics Business or Public Administration or a related field. 
• Six years of professional experience with regional and state water planning in Texas.
• Professional experience training or leading people (with supervisory authority).
• Professional experience managing budgets.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Water Supply Planning Division. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of hydrology geology and water planning principles relevant to Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas water laws and institutions and the process for regional and state water planning.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Access.
• Skills in use of internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software.
• Skills in providing good customer service both internally and externally.
• Skills in preparing reports.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements. 
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems.
• Ability to identify and mitigate program and agency risks.
• Ability to complete multi-disciplinary planning projects involving diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and presentations complex information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. 
• Ability to make mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. 
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output. 
• Ability to complete assigned work on time neatly and in order with infrequent errors. 
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed. 
• Ability to develop evaluate and interpret policies procedures and regulations. 
• Ability to provide prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to agency staff as well as to employees of other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors co-workers and others. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to train others. 
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

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Phone:

Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time